[HPFGU-Movie]Shorthand in Film

[OctobersChild48 at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/16/06 3:11:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com writes:

     Lauren wrote:


> I like the film GoF a lot.  I think it could've been my all-time 
> favorite, if not for a few small changes I would've liked.  John 
> Williams as composer, as I've mentioned many times before (BTW- did 
> anyone think it curious that they used JW's compositions to narrate 
> the special features on the GoF DVD?!), that unclearness about 
> Snape's point that someone was stealing the ingredients for Polly 
> Juice Potion (was he saying that Harry or Neville stole Gillyweed 
> too?  Weird segway) (and BTW- did anyone feel that the line that 
> Snape says as he slams the door in Harry's face was inserted post-
> production?  It has a different quality of sound to his voice, and I 
> wondered if originally he said something else there, but they 
> decided to edit it.  Anyone else catch that?).  I don't really care 
> for the Bauxbatons and Durmstrang's entrances, though once I saw the 
> special features I realized all three schools had a chance 
> to "display their talents" and THANK GAWD we didn't really have to 
> sit through Hogwarts dreadful song.  They never did set Fleur up as 
> part Veela, did they?  I guess they won't even get into that. 

     Sandy responds:
First off, I am new to the HPFGU lists and am trying very hard to get used to 
the protocol. I love the lists but the rules can be overwhelming, and I just 
sent a post off without the proper heading. I'm hoping, too, that this is only 
my third post and not fourth. Bear with me elves, I'm trying. At any rate, a 
few responses to Lauren'e post. I have already said that GOF is my least 
favorite movie. I really missed John Williams score. I felt the least they could 
have done was stick with the opening theme music. I have the soundtrack from SS 
and listen to it constantly. I just love it. I will agree with you about the 
Beauxbaton entrance but I loved the Durmstrang entrance. I really liked the 
music, loved it when the sparks flew when they hit the floor with their sticks, 
and thought the ring of fire was awesome. I agree with you too, THANK GAWD we 
didn't have to listen to the Hogwarts song OR the entire version of "Do the 
Hippogriff". As for Fleur: Clemence Posey was all wrong. I stated on another list 
that the girl who will be playing Luna would have made a much better Fleur. 
On the other hand, I thought Stan was perfect as Krum. There are many things 
about the movie that I like, but as a whole I was very disappointed with it. 

Out of curiosity, what did you all think of the way they showed Sirius? What 
was up with his face being embedded in the coals? If he hadn't been in the 
credits I would never have known that was Gary Oldman. Why didn't they show his 
face in the fireplace surrounded by green flames? I have said jokingly that it 
is no wonder Gary Oldman hasn't signed to do Phoenix yet considering the 
pathetic, dismal way they used him in GOF.

Sandy (who hopefully did it right this time and has had her three posts for 
today)


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